News Links: 10/17

* Dispatch: OSU running game takes off

* Dispatch: Ohio State football | Jack Looks Back: Purdue was a thorn in Woody's side during the early years

* Dispatch: Radio co-host Torgerson suspended for tweet about Desmond Howard

* Dispatch: College football: Win would reverse momentum for Purdue

* Dayton Daily: Big Ten looks to put ugly 1st half behind it

* Plain Dealer: Where would OSU rank in the BCS standings, if the Buckeyes were eligible? Ohio State Insider

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* No. 3 LB Sets OSU Official Visit
: In mid-September linebacker Trey Johnson (Lawrenceville, Ga./Central Gwinnett) was not sure if he had a scholarship offer from Ohio State...Read more.

* Buckeyes Offer JUCO Wide Receiver
: The Buckeyes are looking across the country for play-makers on both sides of the ball. Their search includes a wide receiver from the state of Ohio, Corey Smith....Read more.

* 2012-13 Preview: Deshaun Thomas
: There were some games last season when Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas was the Buckeyes’ third or fourth option on the offensive end of the court....Read more.

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